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Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe has ruled out a potential reunion with Red Bull should its F1 powertrain collaboration with Ford prove fruitless.
Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe has firmly rejected the possibility of reuniting with Red Bull in Formula 1, citing timing constraints.
As Red Bull transitions to a new era with Ford from 2022 onward, Honda is focusing on collaborating with Aston Martin for the 2026 regulations.
Watanabe emphasized that any potential reunion with Red Bull for 2026 is not feasible, as it would be too late to implement.
Honda is actively testing its 2026 engine with Aston Martin, with progress being made in both Britain and Japan.
Collaboration between Honda and Aston Martin extends to testing gearboxes, with close coordination between both teams throughout the development process.
Multiple tests have already been conducted, signaling a step towards finalizing specifications for the upcoming regulations.
